Asante Technologies 3500 Series user manual Using the Stacking Feature IC3524 only

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2.11 Using the Stacking Feature (IC3524 only)

The IC3524 firmware v.1.1 (or later) offers a stacking feature that allows the user to stack up to eight units, all sharing one IP address of the master switch (unit #1). This is an efficient and cost-effective way to add ports as needed. The following lists the characteristics of stacking that the user needs to be aware of:

•Uses any physical media supported by the switch: copper or fiber, Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet, or the special stacking kit shown below (sold separately)

IC35-SKT Stacking Kit

P/N 99-00710-01

•All stacked units are managed through connection to the master switch, via console, telnet or web interfaces

Note: While the user may manage the stack via console, telnet or web interface, the initial formation of the stack may only be done by connection to a console.

•The switches need no extra software, but they must all have the 1.1 firmware installed (see Chapter 3.14 for firmware upgrade instructions)

Follow the steps below to install (build) a stack:

1.Physically stack the units, in an equipment rack, or on a flat, stable surface (Asanté recommends that the stack is formed from the bottom up for ease of adding additional units).

2.Units are connected via the Gigabit ports (see section 2.4 for instructions on installing the optional modules). Starting with the first unit in the stack (the bottom unit, in the photo below), connect the Ethernet cable or stacking cable from Gigabit port #26 to the Gigabit port #25 of the next unit and continue the connections to the last unit in the stack. The result is a stack with n x 24 10/100 ports and 2 Gigabit ports, where n is the number of units in the stack (up to eight).

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Contents IntraCore 3500 Series Quick Start Guide Gigabit Ethernet Switches User’s Manual IntraCore 3500 SeriesTable of Contents Page Package Contents IntroductionLEDs 1 IC3524 Models2 IC3548-2GT 4810/100Front and Back Panel Descriptions #49Management and Configuration Snmp Management Console InterfaceWeb-Based Interface Safety Overview Hardware Installation and SetupInstallation Overview Installation into an Equipment Rack Recommended Installation ToolsPower Requirements Environmental RequirementsEquipment Rack Guidelines Installing a GbicGbic Interfaces Installing Optional Hardware Modules Connecting PowerRemoving a Gbic Gbic Care and HandlingConnecting to the Network 1 10/100BaseT Ports Cabling ProceduresConnecting to a Console SetupGigabit Ethernet Ports Cabling Procedures Connecting Via Telnet Changing the PasswordConnecting Via the Web Browser IP Assignment Snmp ManagementUsing the Stacking Feature IC3524 only Toggle Stacking Enable/Disable Logging ConfigurationAccessing a Submenu Exiting a Submenu Configuration MenuGeneral Information System Administration Configuration Changing System Administration InfoChanging System IP Information System IP ConfigurationBootstrap Configuration Snmp Configuration Changing Community StringsDeleting a Trap Receiver Enabling Authentication TrapsAdding or Updating a Trap Receiver Port Configuration Basic Port Configuration Menu appearsConfiguring Auto-Negotiation Enabling or Disabling a PortConfiguring a Port Manually Configuring 1000BaseX PortsToggling Port Link Speed Toggling Half to Full DuplexEnabling or Disabling 802.3x Flow Control Advanced Port ConfigurationSetting Port Class of Service Setting Port Default Priority Global Port ConfigurationUnicast Forwarding Database Configuration Displaying the Forwarding DatabaseSetting the MAC Address Age-Out Time Searching for a MAC AddressPort Mirroring Configuration Security ManagementVlan Management IP Multicast Traffic ManagementImage Downloading through Tftp File Up/Downloading ConfigurationSetting the Monitor Port Serial Downloading Configuration Performing a Software Upgrade at RuntimePerforming a Software Upgrade System Reset ConfigurationResetting the Switch Scheduling a System Reset System LogUser Interface Configuration Clearing the System LogSetting Console Idle Time-out Period Setting Telnet Idle Time-out PeriodEnabling or Disabling the Web Server Changing the PasswordSystem Utility Viewing Statistics Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters Advanced ManagementSpanning Tree Protocol Enabling and Disabling STPSpanning Tree Port Configuration Setting Port Priority and Path CostRmon Management Snmp and Rmon ManagementDuplicated IP Detection and Trap Enabling and Disabling Station Movement Trap Enabling and Disabling Duplicated IP DetectionEnabling and Disabling Duplicated IP Trap Viewing a List of Duplicated IP AddressesConfiguring Port Security Configuring Port New Node Detection TrapSetting the Intruder Trap Configuring Port Lock and Intruder LockConfiguring Security Level 2 or Level Vlan Specifications for the IntraCore 3500 Series Resetting Security to DefaultsOther Vlan Features of the switch Inserting/Modifying a Port Trusted MAC AddressConfiguring Static Vlan Groups Kkxxxxxx KxxxxxxxAdvanced Static Vlan Configuration Specifying Tagging or No Tagging for a Port Configuring Vlan Port AttributesSetting the Port Vlan ID Configuring Port Receive Frame Type Displaying a Summary of Vlan GroupsDisplaying a Vlan Port Summary Adding and Deleting VLANs from the PortResetting Vlan Configuration to Defaults Multicast AddressesConfiguring IP Multicast Traffic Management Igmp SnoopingEnabling and Disabling Igmp Snooping Displaying a Summary of Group AddressesIP Multicast Forwarding Database Configuration Adding Ports to the Selected AddressInserting a Multicast Group Address Removing a Multicast Group Address To remove an addressAccessing with a Web Browser Web-Based ManagementFront Panel Button Genl Info General Information ButtonStatistics Button Port Config Port Configuration Button Span Tree Spanning Tree Button Snmp Button Addr Address Table ButtonVlan Button Port Configuration Adding and Deleting Port Members Vlan ConfigurationCreating or Modifying a Vlan Page Security Button Duplicate IP Button Snmp Protocol Snmp ManagementSnmp Management Operations Community Name and Security MIB TreeName Space Path MIB Groups SupportedPage Switching Concepts VLANsPort-Based VLANs Vlan ID and Tagged FramesSpanning Tree Parameters Port Vlan IDHow It Works Forward Delay Full Duplex, Flow Control and Auto-negotiationFull Duplex Port PriorityFlow Control Auto-NegotiationAppendix A. Troubleshooting Problem Possible SolutionsSpecifications Appendix B. Features and SpecificationsFeatures Physical Characteristics Technical Support and WarrantyEnvironmental Range Standards ComplianceIntraCare Warranty Statement Appendix C. FCC Compliance and Warranty StatementsFCC Compliance Statement Important Safety Instructions Page Pin Number Signal Name Appendix D. Console Port Pin OutsAppendix E. Online Warranty Registration Appendix F. BootP Configuration Bootstrap ConfigurationImage Banks Loading Software Locally